Can I Run Assassin's Creed 2?
Ubisoft Montreal · 2010
An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!
Can You Run Assassin's Creed 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Assassin's Creed 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Assassin's Creed 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 | GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ | Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Assassin's Creed 2 is a demanding action game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Assassin's Creed 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Assassin's Creed 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * |
| Processor | Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ | Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better |
| Memory | 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® | 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 | GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 |
| Storage | 8 GB free space Sound: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card Supported Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller * This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series NVIDIA GeForce® 7 | 8 GB free space Sound: 5.1 sound card Supported Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended) |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ Memory: 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 Hard Drive: 8 GB free space Sound: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card Supported Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller * This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series NVIDIA GeForce® 7
Recommended
OS *: Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better Memory: 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® Graphics: GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 Hard Drive: 8 GB free space Sound: 5.1 sound card Supported Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Assassin's Creed 2 — FAQ
Can I run Assassin's Creed 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Assassin's Creed 2. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Assassin's Creed 2?+
Assassin's Creed 2 needs at least a Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ processor, a 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 graphics card, 5GB of RAM, 8 GB free space Sound: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card Supported Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller * This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series NVIDIA GeForce® 7 of storage, running Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) *.
Can Assassin's Creed 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Assassin's Creed 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0).
How much RAM does Assassin's Creed 2 need?+
Assassin's Creed 2 officially requires a minimum of 5GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.